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Fabrics by Durability Ratings

Abrasion testing is done by rubbing a fabric to determine how long the fabric will last before showing wear. The higher the rub count, the longer it will last. There are two standard methods of testing: Wyzenbeek and Martindale. Look for the terms Double Rubs or DR. Typically when a fabric is an upholstery fabric it will always have a double rub rating, however some drapery fabrics will also show a double rub test rating which are typically in the range of 10,000 or less.

Heavy Duty Fabrics
Heavy Duty Fabrics



High Performance Fabrics
High Performance Fabrics



High Wear Commercial Upholstery Fabrics
High Wear Commercial Upholstery Fabrics



Light Duty Fabrics
Light Duty Fabrics



Medium Duty Fabrics
Medium Duty Fabrics



Durables IV
Durables IV Fabric
Durables IV



Endurepel Fabrics
Endurepel Fabrics
Endurepel Fabrics



Fundamentals - Contract
Fundamentals - Contract Fabric
Fundamentals - Contract



The Wyzenbeek double rub test is a back and forth rub while the Martindale test rubs in a figure eight pattern. The higher the double rub test rating the longer the fabric will last.